Lana
About Lana
Lana Barhum is a freelance medical and health writer from Northeast Ohio. She has written for a variety of online health publications, including the Pain News Network, Alliance Health, Upwell, Mango Health, New Life Outlook, Medical News Today, News Medical and The Mighty. Having lived with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia since 2008, Lana uses her experiences to share expert advice on various chronic illness and medical topics.
Lana holds a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies and has worked for over 16 years as a legal assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time and trying to keep up with her two sons – ages 8 and 17, taking care of her cat, embarrassing her teenager, exploring nature and historical sites, and visiting her local Amish country.
You can find Lana’s most recent work at Upwell, Mango Health, the Pain News Network, New Life Outlook, Medical News Today and News Medical.
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Lana's Work
6 Ways to Clean Your House When You’re Depressed
Dealing with depression can make cleaning your home feel impossible, but with these six cleaning tips–you'll have a clean home soon.
Why Do Mothers Get Depressed After Giving Birth?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder affecting women after childbirth. It causes symptoms of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Can Men Get Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression in men is quite common and it affects up to 25% of new fathers and can occur anytime during the first year after a child is born.
7 Common Things That Can Trigger Depression
There are a lot of things we do when we are depressed that we know are not good for us. Here are some depression triggers to avoid at all costs.
Why You Just Can’t Shake Off Depression
Depressive episodes come and go for some people, while others may experience longer episodes and can't just simply "shake it off."
Can Acupuncture Help Ease Depression Symptoms?
Acupuncture and depression treatments showed significant improvements; perhaps more beneficial than those that received conventional methods.
Developing a Sense of Self-Worth When You Have Depression
Depression damages our confidence and self-esteem. However, there are many ways to treat depression and confidence issues.
Why Does Depression Hurt Physically?
Most people think depression only affects the mind, but depression hurts physically too. What causes depression to hurt and where does it show?